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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,606.70, 9,909.33 and 1,989.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,606.70, 9,909.33 and 1,989.70 is: 2,984.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,606.70 : 9,909.33 = 1,989.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,606.70/9,909.33 = 1,989.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,606.70x = 9,909.33 × 1,989.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,606.70x = 19,716,593.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,716,593.90/6,606.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,984.33

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